Herbert off to a flyer

Johnny Herbert got his Le Mans weekend off to the perfect start after his Audi car qualified in provisional pole position last night for the 24-hour French classic.

The former Formula One driver - who suffered heartbreak at the Indianapolis 500 when he failed to qualify - enjoyed a much better time in yesterday’s sessions, heading the time sheets alongside Rinaldo Capello and Henri Pescatori in the Joest Audi.